EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit — Complete Service Set | VW Type 1, 2, 3 Air-Cooled (00-9909-B)

EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit - VW Air-Cooled Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3

Part Number: 00-9909-B | Alternative P/N: 113-198-031 | UPC: 707924343588 | Sold: Each

The most-used gasket kit in the air-cooled world. Every Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 oil change needs fresh gaskets to seal properly — reusing an old, compressed strainer plate gasket is the fastest way to leave a puddle in your driveway. This complete EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit gives you everything required for a clean, leak-free oil service in one inexpensive package.

What's Included

• Oil strainer plate gasket (top — case to plate)
• Oil strainer cover gasket (bottom — plate to cover)
• Drain plug sealing washer / crush washer
• Strainer screen retainer hardware sealing components

Engine Fitment

• VW 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc air-cooled (single port and dual port)
• All Type 1, Type 2 (upright), and Type 3 air-cooled engines using the standard sump-style oil strainer

Vehicle Applications

• 1949-1979 VW Beetle / Super Beetle
• 1950-1971 VW Type 2 Bus / Transporter / Kombi (upright engines)
• 1956-1974 Karmann Ghia
• 1962-1973 VW Type 3 Notchback / Squareback / Fastback
• 1973-1974 VW Thing (Type 181)

Why You Need This Kit

The factory paper gaskets compress significantly the first time they're torqued. Once they've been compressed and heat-cycled, they will not seal properly a second time — and the failure mode is a slow oil leak from the bottom of the engine that's a pain to track down. Every oil change should include fresh gaskets. At a few dollars each, there's no reason to skip them.

Installation Notes

• Always replace both strainer gaskets together. Don't reuse one and replace the other.
• Install gaskets dry — no sealant or RTV is required or recommended.
• Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Old gasket residue is a common cause of leaks.
• Torque the strainer plate nuts to factory spec — over-tightening will crush the gasket and cause leaks rather than prevent them. Recommended: 5 ft-lbs.
• Replace the drain plug crush washer every time. It's a single-use part.

Maintenance Recommendation

Air-cooled VW engines should have their oil changed every 3,000 miles. Keep a few of these kits in the shop or garage so you're never tempted to skip them at service time.

⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.